A WIRRAL company has become the first on the peninsula to adopt Liverpool Unites as its official charity.

Bromborough’s Tyger communications has celebrated the opening of its new offices with an official partnership with the charity, which was founded to change the lives of young people following the murder of Rhys Jones.

The communications company welcomed Wirral's Cultural Ambassador Mike McCartney to help celebrate – and to prove that businesses on both sides of the River Mersey are doing their bit for the charity.

Lee Collins, director of Tyger, said: "We’ve teamed up with Liverpool Unites because we hope that the business will not only create jobs on Merseyside, but also help the children of Merseyside too.

“We are delighted to officially open our new premises.

“It is a dream to see Tyger Communications realise it's potential and to be joined by a legend like Mike McCartney, Wirral's Cultural Ambassador, makes the day even more special.” The firm has relocated to new premises at The Courtyard, Old Courthouse Road in Bromborough, which will allow them to update their print and design facilities.

Tom Woolley of Liverpool Unites, said: “It was fantastic news when we learned of our status as official charity of Tyger Communications.

“Although we may have the word Liverpool in the name of the charity we are committed to helping children from across Merseyside. We look forward to working to offer a brighter future to children in Merseyside”